Types of Off Campus Accommodation

Off-Campus Apartment Complexes

There are a number of privately run apartment complex developments located in the Castletroy area where accommodation is offered to students attending third level colleges in the area. Each complex has its own website and is located within 20 minutes' walk from the main entrance of UL. Properties are managed by private management companies and rental fees are normally paid in advance of each semester. Students interested in living in an apartment complex off campus should contact the operators directly.

Off campus student villages within walking distance to the University include: 

• Brookfield Hall: www.limerickstudentrooms.com
• Brookfield Hall: https://www.brookfieldhall.com/
• Courtyard Student Village www.student-lettings.ie
• Groody Student Park: www.groodystudentpark.ie 
• Parkview Hall: www.parkviewhallstudents.com
• Thomond Village LIT (7kilometers from UL): https://www.thomondvillage.com/

Note: It is important to note that the University of Limerick does not have any affiliations/accreditations with any particular apartment complex off campus.

Private Housing

Housing off campus is found in housing estates located near to the university campus. Popular estates include:

• College Court
• Millford Grange
• Oaklawns
• The Orchards
• Briarfield
• Curragh Birin
• Elm Park
• Brú Na Grúdan
• Golf Links Rd
• Annacotty

In most cases, these properties are privately owned and the student deals directly with the landlord. Landlords will generally advertise through the link at the top of the page. Other useful websites for searching for off campus accommodaiton include www.daft.ie, www.rent.ie, www.property.ie.

Usually students are required to sign a lease agreement for an academic year and are required to pay rental fees monthly. Students living in off campus accommodation are responsible for associated bills which are shared with other housemates. When planning to live off-campus, students should budget for:

• Electricity
• Heating oil (if applicable)
• Weekly refuse collection
• Bedding
• Inventory
• Cable TV or basic TV connection
• TV Licence

When booking self-catering accommodation students can expect to pay a booking deposit equivalent to one month's rent. In addition, students can expect to pay an electricity bond of €150 per house and a refuse collection charge of approximately €250 per house per year in advance. These estimations will vary.

Click here to search for off campus accommodation.

Long Term Catered Accommodation

Salesian House

The Salesian Hostel is situated 3 minutes' walk from the university campus. The hostel provides male students with bed & breakfast and evening meal.

• Accommodation available Sunday evening - Friday afternoon
• Single rooms with wash hand basin
• Swipe card access
• Pool Table, Satellite TV
• Full Year contracts only
• To apply or enquire about fees please contact 061 330194 / 330268.

Lodgings/Digs

This accommodation provides the opportunity to live with a local family on a  5 or 7 day basis. Some renters will include meals in their pricing.

A student can expect to pay a booking deposit equivalent to one week's rent.

Students are advised to be aware of their rights when renting a room in an owner occupied house. Here is a useful link with some information.

Estate Agents in the Limerick Area

Having problems/difficulties with Off Campus Accommodation?

Should you experience any problems or difficulties with any type of accommodation off campus, you can call to the Accommodation Office for advice on what to do. This includes the following:

• Landlord dispute
• Return of deposit issues
• Tenant advice
• Other issues that may arise
• Understanding your contract/lease 

**Never pay booking deposits or large sums of money until you have read your contract and are satisfied with the terms of the agreement. 

***Always get receipts

Campus Life Services

Accommodation Service Opening Hours  

Monday – Friday       09:00 - 17:00 (closed 1pm-2pm)

Location:                   Student Centre, University of Limerick

Contact:                    Accommodation Service

Tel:                            +353-61-202331

Email:                        Accommodation@ul.ie

To view available off campus rooms scroll back to the top and click the bluebutton

University of Limerick Housemate Finder

Fill out the form to be added to our housemate database. Once you have filled out the form, your details will be uploaded to our database and you can be contacted by others who may want to search for accommodation with you. You will be able to match with other students who have similar interests and budgets as you to make it easier to find housemates for off campus properties.

On completion of the form, you will gain access to the database to search for students. Access to the form can only be granted to those with a UL email account.

Please note that entering your information grants permission for your information to be visible on the database. Only the information you enter on the form will be visible to others. Should you wish to remove or amend your information please contact accommodation@ul.ie